Not only teacher but students ________ laughing.

AWas

BHad been

Cwere

DNone of these

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Correct Answer: C: were

Explanation: The correct answer is C: Were. 'Not only teacher but students WERE laughing.' When 'not only...but also' is used, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it.

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